Same as previous editions, the tournament acted as the AFC qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

The top three teams of the tournament qualified for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea as the AFC representatives.

[2] Japan won their fourth title with a final victory over North Korea on penalties.

Nanjing hosted the tournament, with two venues: Jiangning Sports Center and Jiangsu Training Base Stadium.

The draw for the final tournament was held on 13 May 2015 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.